Bata International Airport (FGBT)
Large airport · Bata, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea
Airport data
| Name | Bata International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FGBT |
| IATA | BSG |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°54'20" E 9°48'20" 1.90547, 9.80568 |
| Location | Bata, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,860 ft (3310 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bata International Airport at a glance
Bata International Airport is a large airport in Bata, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea, known to airline systems as BSG. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FGBT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 10,860 ft (3310 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FGBT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bata International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corisco International Airport | FGCO | 123 km (66 NM) |
| President Obiang Nguema International Airport | FGMY | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | FOOL | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Bitam Airport | FOOB | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Oyem Airport | FOGO | 201 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bata International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Bata International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for Equatorial Guinea — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bata International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bata International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bata International Airport is FGBT, and its IATA code is BSG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bata International Airport above sea level?
Bata International Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bata International Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.9055, 9.8057 — in Bata, Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Corisco International Airport, about 123 km away.
Does FGBT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FGBT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bata International Airport?
Bata International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,860 ft (3310 m) with a ASP surface.